ASL 101

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First-Year American Sign Language, Part 1

Language Studies College of Humanities

Course Description

First in a series of courses which focuses on acquiring basic ASL skills, both receptive and expressive. An introduction to the Deaf community and culture will be provided.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

4

Fixed/Max

4

Fixed

4

Fixed

1

Note

Intended for students with little or no experience in ASL.

Title

Describe

Learning Outcome

Describe basic daily activities and preferences.

Title

Deaf culture

Learning Outcome

Identify general characteristics of Deaf culture.

Title

Deaf history

Learning Outcome

Recall important events in American Deaf history.

Title

ASL Storytelling

Learning Outcome

Introduce basic aspects of ASL storytelling.

Title

Exchange Information

Learning Outcome

Exchange information about self and family with others.